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With the governmental review of women fighting in the front line approaching, RBL thought it only fair to give Beatrice a voice...

"Women lack the ferocity, aggression & killer instinct to be effective infantry soldiers"

Colonel Richard Kemp,

Former Commander of British forces in Afghanistan.

O God, that I were a man! I would eat his heart in the marketplace. Beatrice

Location: Garrison town, Messina-Upon-Thames, Berkshire, UK. 2015

Situation: British Troops returning from Afghanistan after final withdrawal

Relevant Political Factors: Women fighting front line/close combat still to be reviewed

Following their 2012 five star production that could easily rival Londons best, Readings premier professional theatre company, return with a high octane, in your face, Much Ado About Nothing.

Focusing on the vital topic of women in the army, this production could not be more relevant to British audiences today.

If RBL keeps making productions like this it won't be long before Reading has the reputation as being one of the most vibrant and exciting cultural hubs in the country. Five Stars

Reading Post, Romeo & Juliet

Taking place in the round, inside the stunning arches of St James Church (beside Oscar Wildes Reading Gaol), before transferring to Basingstoke Haymarket and Greenwich Theatre, and with music from emerging prodigy, Benjamin Hudson, audiences of all ages and backgrounds will find something for them in this unique production.

RBL have created a play that would easily fit into the West End Its Shakespeare like youve never seen it beforeDynamic and mind-blowing Five Stars

Xn Media, Romeo & Juliet

RBL, along with their stellar production team, including director, Hal Chambers (5 stars, The Times), casting director, Matthew Dewsbury (RSC Casting Assistant), designer, Zoe Squire (Lyric Hammersmith, York Theatre Royal), Lighting designer, Oliver Welsh (London Olympics, No. 1 tours) and choreographer, Sammy Fonfe (West End), are thrilled to invite you to the core of Readings explosive theatre scene.

Reading Information

St James Catholic Church, Abbots Walk, Reading, RG1 3HW

St James Church, is approximately an 8 min walk away from Reading Railway Station.

Information about youth experience through RBL or RBL Foundations should be directed to Dani Davies directly on 07919 445939 or [email protected].

Greenwich Information

Greenwich Theatre is well served by all of Londons transport systems. Full details of how to get there and ticketing enquiries can be found on the Greenwich theatre website, http://www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=39&Itemid=18

Basingstoke Information

Basingstoke has a mainline train station, from which the theatre is a 9 min walk away, as shown here.

All booking information can found at http://www.anvilarts.org.uk/

The production will run at approximately 2.5hrs, including interval.

Powerful fight scenes are filled with violence and performed with such energy and realism that they leave you feeling exhausted Splendid, dynamic and vibrant production.

British Theatre Guide, Romeo & Juliet

A stellar, powerful production That a play so familiar to so many can be reinvented and even trick us into hoping for a different ending.

Reading Chronicle